decussation
decussation · decussations
A crossing or intersection of lines etcA crossing or intersection of lines etc. so as to form an X-shape.
/dɛkʌˈseɪʃən/
Meaning
1 sensesA crossing or intersection of lines etc. so as to form an X-shape.
an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
Origin
From Latin decussationem, from decussare.From Latin decussationem, from decussare.
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Forms
plural: decussations| Singular | decussation |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelateddecussate
Derivedhemidecussation